Gouda Eats

February 7, 2023

Step Up Your Super Bowl Snacks!

It’s called the SUPER bowl, not the Okay Bowl, right? Why eat the same old snacks? Isn’t it time to step up your Super Bowl spread to something that’s, well, Super? Check out these ideas that will satisfy even the pickiest Super Bowl spectator.

Hot dogs on pretzel buns with Kraut and Mustard

Start with Superbowl Dogs. These aren’t your childhood hot dogs. Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Franks, at a quarter pound each of hearty, tender wagyu beef and delicate spices, will satisfy the hungriest and pickiest of your gang. Or we have artisan hot dogs from NaKyrsie Meats in Northern Ohio. Oscar Mayer could sure learn a thing or two from them!

A premium Hot Dog needs and premium bun – and nothing’s better than Pretzilla’s Brat Bun. We recommend these slightly warmed or toasted. Tender with the taste of pretzel, these buns will delight your taste buds.

Don’t forget the toppings! Try a swoosh of our Old Brooklyn (Cleveland) Pepped Up Mustard along with Cleveland Kitchens GnarGnar Kraut – a fresh kraut studded with jalapenos. Your mouth will thank us!

Nacho bar with blue tortilla chips, cheese con queso, Sour Cream, fresh salsa

The Nacho Bar. What is easier than putting out a few tasty chips, dips and toppings in bowls and letting people build their own nachos? Start with the all-important base: Shagbark Tortilla Chips. These Southern Ohio-made chips use local ingredients and an old-fashioned process to bring out the flavor of the corn and produce superior-tasting chips that are not too thick but stand up to the toppings.  We have them in yellow and blue corn varieties.

Needless to say, we love cheese. And we have a particular fondness for items that are cheesy, tasty AND don’t cost a lot. Walnut Creek’s Salsa Con Queso fits the bill. Spoonable cheese with a touch of peppers – it’s delicious! If you have any left, try it on scrambled eggs or baked potatoes!

For the best salsa in Central Ohio, you have to get Ridiculously Good Salsa. This fresh mix of tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime, and spices is, well, ridiculously good. It’s available in Mellow, Medi-yum, and High Heat.

Hard Pretzels with cheese dip

Don’t forget the pretzels! Sourdough, sticks, handmade thick, crisps, splits – we’ve got them all! And, of course, a wide selection of dips to go with them – from cheesy ones to sweet and mustardy. Perfect game-time snacks!

Several flavors of Jeni's ice cream pints

Or if you’re craving something sweet for your commercial-watching party. do a Sundae Bar, starting with several flavors of Jeni’s decadent ice cream (regular or dairy-free) as the base.

Top it with Backhouse’s rich, gooey toppings. Tipsy Hot Fudge is the customer favorite, but the Praline and Tipsy Butterscotch aren’t far behind.

Don’t forget the nuts! We carry Krema Nuts from Columbus – perfectly roasted and salted. Or their toffee-coated peanuts are pretty much perfect for a Sundae.

And what would a Sundae be without whipped cream? Go for the fresh and original with local Snowville’s heavy cream. Add a touch of sugar if you wish, then beat it until it’s light and fluffy. If you’ve never made your own whipped cream, it doesn’t take long and is a whole staircase up from frozen tubs of chemical substitutes. Sooo delicious!

Greater Gouda Game Day Tray - Cheddar, swiss and jalapeno muenster, summer sausage and crackers

Or make your Super Bowl evening really easy by ordering one of The Greater Gouda’s Game Day Trays. Three cheeses from Amish Country – Mild Cheddar, Mild Swiss, and Jalapeno Muenster – as well as slices of Local Uncle Mike’s Beef Summer Sausage, and a box of GrainsFirst crackers. You’re ready for the game!

The Greater Gouda is a cheese and specialty food shop in historic downtown Delaware, Ohio featuring exceptional food from around Ohio and around the world. Check out our website at www.GreaterGouda.com, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

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November 20, 2022

Holiday Wines to Impress

It’s the Holidays! Time for parties and get togethers to liven up the season.

But how do you know what wine to bring? Maybe your boss is a wine snob or you need to impress your partner’s parents with an exceptional bottle of wine. There are so many options out there!

Don’t Worry! We’ve prepared a list of wines sure to make a good impression no matter your budget!

Under $16

Guarda Rios Red Blend – Portugal

“Ripe vine fruits, blackberry, chocolate and vanilla on the nose followed by juicy acidity in the mouth with ripe, supple tannins and notes of black olive, tobacco and garrigue on the palate.”

Fontevecchia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore

A dry Italian white of great expression, elegant and very pleasant on the palate with notes of lime, white flowers, almond and Summer fruit.

$16 – $30

Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec

Rhone Red Blend – Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California

This blend of 45% Syrah, 39% Grenache, 9% Mourvèdre and 7% Counoise offers lush aromas of violet, lilac, lavender, vanilla and blueberry on the nose. The palate offers plenty of black currant and spice flavors, with sandy tannins and fresh acidity holding it all in check.

Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
from Yountville, Napa Valley, California

Earthy and dusty on the nose, this wine explodes into a palate of citrus peel, lime and grapefruit, with underlying exoticism in the form of honeysuckle, banana and papaya. Lengthy and fresh, it delivers light, balanced flavors that meld and complement, finishing in steely wet stone.

$30 – $50

VINA COBOS BRAMARE LUJAN DE CUYO MALBEC
Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

Ruby red in color with dark violet hues. Complex aromas of wild thyme and rosemary, chamomile and violets integrate seamlessly with red currants and subtle hints of vanilla. The palate is vibrant and lifted, expressing a depth and energy unique to the vineyard site.

Hillick and Hobbs Estate Vineyard Riesling

Riesling from Finger Lakes, New York

Such an expressive nose of white peaches, nectarines, mandarin oranges, white flowers and vanilla. Grows with each swirl of the glass. Intensely racy palate that feels lighter than it is, because it’s so precise and vibrant, the lime and mineral freshness making the long dry finish mouthwatering. The first release from David and Paul Hobbs’ riesling project in the Finger Lakes.

$50+

Paul Hobbs Russian River Pinot Noir

Sonoma County, California

The 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley offers a medium ruby/purple hue to go with a beautiful perfume of mulberries, black cherries, Asian spices, and roasted herbs. Playing in the medium-bodied end of the spectrum, it still brings plenty of fruit, with a great mid-palate and outstanding length on the finish.

Laurent-Perrier NV Ultra Brut (Champagne)

Very pale and crystal‑bright in color.
Intense and complex on the nose with a wide range of aromas, including fruits (citrus and white fruit), flowers (honeysuckle) and iodine notes, which give an impression of freshness.
This airy and delicate wine of surprising length is characterized by high purity of taste, and a long and non‑saturating finish.
Best served between 8°C and 10°C.

Collector Bottles

Quintessa 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California

Wine Enthusiast 100 points
This is a winemaker’s master class in blending and understanding of a long-standing site. Dried herb, cedar and pencil shavings accent lifted red fruit and brilliant acidity on the palate, with a supple yet still youthfully grippy texture that is framed by structured, graceful tannins.

00 WINES Chardonnay, Willamette Valley ‘EGW’ 2019

James Suckling 97 points
Extremely aromatic, with intense flint, dried lemon and white peach. Crushed stone, too. Full-bodied with layered and creamy tannins that show super length and depth. Exciting to drink now but will age beautifully.

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April 8, 2021

Five Items You Shouldn’t Leave The Greater Gouda Without (and they aren’t cheese!)

Over the past year, we seriously expanded the products we regularly carry at The Greater Gouda. You probably missed a few while safely entrenched in your houses. Never fear! We’re going to catch you up on a few or our new customer favs – and they might not be what you expect!

The next time you stop in, grab one (or five) of these favorites. You won’t regret it!

#1 Creekside Mallow Co. Marshmallows

Pick a flavor – any of them from Rocky Road, to Mint Chocolate Chip, to Salty Caramel, to Toffee Crunch – we can’t keep them in stock! The more we bring in, the more people buy. Once you have one, you’ll understand completely. These are way beyond any marshmallows we’ve ever had.

#2 Elvis: Burning Love Hot Sauce

You have to love the name, but Burning Love is so much more than a great product name. Reminiscent the old, original Frank’s hot sauce, Burning Love is great on anything! I use it to make buffalo dip, put it on my eggs, spice up cream soups. It is always a staple in my kitchen and many of our customers.

#3 Purple Haze from Spiceology

A combination of beet root, carrot, tomato, garlic, onion, spices and chilies, Purple Haze is great on roasted veggies, wild game, poultry, and even steaks and popcorn! Add some to your mashed potatoes for an extra cool factor: it turns them purple with a flavor explosion! It’s a great – and fun – spice blend.

#4 Fired Up Woodfired

Heat & Eat Pizza
Sometimes, I want to curl up on the couch with a gourmet pizza. Ready in 10 minutes, Fired Up Pizza’s are the brain-child of Michael Rice, former executive chef at 2 Cameron Mitchell restaurants. We’re planning to rotate the varieties but the 4 cheese – a white pizza with Asiago, Parmesan, smoked Provolone and Mozzarella – is our customers’ favorite!

#5 Darista Morockin’ Carrot Hummus

Think hummus is boring? Then it’s time to shake up your taste buds with this harissa-spicy, honey-sweet blend from Darista Dips in Columbus. Use it on sandwiches or as a dip for naan, crackers, chips, or veggies. The first time my husband tried it, he ate the whole container! Yeah, its that good.

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